Mexico at full strength for final World Cup qualifiers

Russia-bound Mexico has named a full strength squad for its World Cup qualifiers with Trinidad and Tobago and Honduras.

Alex Fisher

29 September, 2017 17:21 IST

Despite Mexico already assured of qualification, coach Osorio has named star-striker Javier Hernandez also in the squad. - Getty Images

Alex Fisher

29 September, 2017 17:21 IST

Juan Carlos Osorio has opted against resting some of Mexico's star names for the next round of World Cup qualifiers, despite El Tri having already qualified for Russia 2018.

Mexico is unbeaten in its eight matches in the final round of qualifying and sit top of the table with two games to play.

With qualification already assured some had expected Osorio to rest the likes of Javier Hernandez and Miguel Layun, but he has named a full-strength squad for the matches at home to Trinidad and Tobago and away at Honduras next month.

Marquez did not feature in Osorio's previous squad despite support from the Mexican Football Federation after being sanctioned by the United States Department of the Treasury for his alleged support of a drug trafficking organisation – a charge he denies.

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